A longtime supporter of Donald Trump, White spoke at the Republican National Convention in 2020. During his speech, the UFC president was very appreciative of the work Trump has done for the country.
He mentioned how Donald Trump created the greatest economy in the nation’s history along with many opportunities for its citizens:
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Furthermore, Dana White spoke about the multiple good deeds done by Donald Trump during his time as US President. He mentioned how health and safety were a priority for the former president and also how he helped sports leagues.
Over the years, Dana White and Donald Trump have shared a great bond with each other. While the UFC president has been supportive of Trump, the former American president has made his presence felt at multiple UFC events.
Donald Trump heaped praise on UFC President Dana White
Before Dana White and the Fertitta brothers took control of the UFC in 2001, the company was going through a rough patch. Considered a barbaric sport, MMA wasn’t sanctioned in multiple states in the United States.
However, this changed after White became the company’s president. White worked tirelessly to make MMA a mainstream sport and get it sanctioned in different states.
With White’s efforts, not only did MMA become the fastest growing spectator sport, but the UFC too became the leading promotion for mixed martial arts. While many fighters acknowledge the UFC president’s efforts, former US President Donald Trump had his say too.
White recently appeared on Tucker Carlson’s show. That’s when the host told the UFC president that Trump had described him as the only essential person in American sports. Carlson said:
Over the years, White has contributed a lot towards the success of the UFC. It is due to his efforts that so many people today are able to watch UFC events around the globe.
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